A request for Personal Statement critiquers

I don't typically ask for help on this forum, and I'm a little weary about posting my Personal Statement publicly for direct critiquing - however, IMO the Personal Statement is the most dreaded part of the application process and I'd appreciate some insight and advice from as many volunteers as possible.

I'm wondering if anyone might be willing to exchange Personal Statments for critiquing. The standards for the Personal Statement (mainly, in content) differ between Canadian and American law school applicants. I'll advise you on the differences (for any American volunters) and I'll try to provide my best critique on the basis of my knowledge of what American law schools look for.

Let me know if you're interested.

Thanks.

ETA: I expect to be finished a first draft of my PS by the end of next week, so this is by no means an immediate request for volunteers. Just let me know if and when you have time.

If you want a free expert assessment of your personal statement, I'd love to provide you with a general critique. As a former admissions officer, and expert consultant, I'd be glad to give you by insight. Fee free to email me directly with a word document.

I'd be willing to help as well, mine is finished, so no need to trade. I'd more than happy to send you mine if necessary...anything that might help you out. Message me if you'd like to arrange an email.

IMO, this is possibly the worst part of the whole application process. But it's finally coming together.[/quote]

I'm great at writing things like this, for OTHER people... not so great at doing it, for myself. But I think mine is coming together. Finally got a copy of my college transcript this week (I graduated 20 years ago) and was more than a little surprised... in a Not Good Way. Clarified a lot of where I've been, where I'm going, WHY I'm going... like that. Looking at that piece of paper, it was like looking at the record of a completely different person. Crazy.